Peleus
son of Aeacus in Greek mythology
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Summary
Peleus is a mythological Greek character[1]. He was born in Aegina[2]. He has worked as a politician[3]. He ranks in the top 5% of mythological greek character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,867 views/month).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Aeacus[5]
- Mother: Endeïs[6]
- Spouse: Antigone[7], Thetis[8], Laodameia[9]
- Child: Achilles[10], Polydora[11], Polymele[12]
- Position held: king of Myrmidons[13], king of Phtiotis[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Peleus[16]
- Described by source: Otto's encyclopedia[17], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Metropolitan Museum of Art Tagging Vocabulary[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23], Pauly–Wissowa[24]
- Hair color: blond hair[25]
- Sibling: Menoetius[26], Telamon[27]
- Significant place: Ancient Thessaly[28]
- P14750: 9949-C367-47EC-C0D6-6D02[29]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Peleus include Mount Peleus[30], a mountain[31].
Why It Matters
Peleus has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Entities named for him include Mount Peleus[30], a mountain[31].
FAQs
Where was Peleus born?
Peleus was born in Aegina[2].
Who were Peleus's parents?
Peleus's father was Aeacus[5]. Peleus's mother was Endeïs[6].
Who was Peleus married to?
Peleus's spouses include Antigone[7], Thetis[8], and Laodameia[9].
What did Peleus do for work?
Peleus worked as a politician[3].